Auckland Harbour Bridge Market Engagement Event 2026

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RFx ID: 33540942 Organisation: Auckland Council Open date: Thursday, 19 February 2026 1:30 PM +13:00 Close date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026 2:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 30100000 - Structural components and basic shapes 39110000 - Lighting Fixtures and Accessories 80100000 - Management advisory services 80130000 - Real estate services 80140000 - Marketing and distribution 90150000 - Entertainment services 95120000 - Permanent buildings and structures Region: Auckland Overview: Kia ora, We are reaching out to invite your organisation to explore the high-profile opportunity to light up the Auckland Harbour Bridge – through a strategic partnership with Auckland Council that could showcase your innovation, creativity, and commitment to Auckland’s future. The Auckland Harbour Bridge is one of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most recognisable public assets and a highly visible platform for civic expression. Over the past eight years, the Vector Lights partnership has demonstrated how lighting can bring people together around moments that matter to Aucklanders. From 2027 onwards, the council is looking for a partner to reimagine how the bridge can be used to deliver impact and create public value. We are not seeking a traditional sponsorship arrangement or a standard procurement outcome. Instead, Auckland Council is exploring a co-design, co-funded partnership model that brings together public purpose and private capability. The council’s contribution is expected to be primarily in-kind, including facilitation across the council group, and alignment with wider place-based strategies. The primary financial investment would sit with the partner, alongside a shared commitment to public value and quality delivery. As a first step, Auckland Council will be holding a market engagement event on Wednesday 4th March 2026. Venue – 135 Albert Street, Auckland Central, Auckland, 1010 Time – 17:00 – 19:00 This session is intended to: • Outline the opportunity and the strategic context • Share how this work aligns with Auckland’s broader destination and events direction • Test market appetite, capability, and partnership models • Enable open discussion before any formal expression of interest process is confirmed. If this opportunity aligns with your organisation’s interests or long-term strategy, we would welcome your participation at our market engagement event. If you would like to express interest or receive more information, please reply to luke.kelly@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz If you could please RSVP via my email no later than Wednesday 25th February 2026 if you would like to attend the event, that would be greatly appreciated.